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First fill not going well

RedStorm

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RedStorm    139

RedStorm
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Went to my doctors this morning for my 3 month check up and they tried to do a fill. The PA poked me several times and then the doctor came in and poked me a bunch more. I am now waiting to see if they can do it under fluoroscopy or if my band flipped. I am really hoping it has not flipped. About to cry.

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Bandista    7,466

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Oh dear, so sorry -- try to relax and wait for fluoroscopy so they can see what's going on there. Keep us posted! Meanwhile I just looked at your stats -- you are doing beautifully. That is a great loss.

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Ima Fox    63

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(((((Redstorm)))))

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RedStorm    139

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Thank you so much. The doctor office said I was doing amazing, but noticed I am getting hungry like an hour after lunch so was going to do a very small fill (1cc). Waiting to see if they can do it today or if I need to come back next week. Hopefully it is just tilted.

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It's more then likely your port that has flipped not the band, though I hope that it's not the case for either of them and they just had a difficult time finding the right spot to get it.

I have had that happen a few times after I was first banded and the PA had to try a couple of times to get the location.

Good luck and let us know what they find.

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RedStorm    139

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Well after waiting an hour I have to come back Monday. Hope it is just tilted.

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rayanne    283

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I go to the one in Houston and had the same issue. Mine was not tilted sometimes its just more difficult for them to find the right spot.

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Mikee57    699

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I know some think that where my port is in a strange place...but its easy to find...my upper left chest area!!! I sure hope yours is OK Redstorm!!! thinking about ya that all will be okay.

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RedStorm    139

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With all the holes they poked in me it would not stop bleeding. My shirt was bloody and I soaked through two band aids. It seems to be slowed way down now, but I had to leave work and come home and lay down and put pressure on it. Thank you everyone for thinking of me and I will let everyone know what happens on Monday. I am hopeful it is just tilted or hard to find and not flipped.

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Countryheart2000    18

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With all the holes they poked in me it would not stop bleeding. My shirt was bloody and I soaked through two band aids. It seems to be slowed way down now, but I had to leave work and come home and lay down and put pressure on it. Thank you everyone for thinking of me and I will let everyone know what happens on Monday. I am hopeful it is just tilted or hard to find and not flipped.

the Dr. Has a hard time finding my port, and it hurts so much. I hate it. it will be one month next Wednesday when I return for another fill, and my stomach is still bruised from last time. I only get .5 of a fill. I still fill nothing..I only have about 2.5 cc in my band. I hope this next fill will be the one. Good luck!

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Mikee57    699

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Countryheart2000...my surgeon goes slow on the fills as well, so I am at the mercy of my own resistance of watching what I put in my mouth. I wish you well also!!!

Redstorm sorry it took so long for them to find your port and the bleeding...hope it is better the next fill for you. Or they find if it flipped or not. Best wishes for you!

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RedStorm    139

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Well my port is tilted but they were able to get the fill done under fluoroscopy. They put 2cc in because my band was empty. Guess I will need to do my fills this way going forward. I am so relieved that I will not need a revision. So now I am on liquids for 3 days and mushies for 2 days.

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Lady VS    1,147

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That's what I love about floro. It shows what is going on. Glad it didn't flip and u would have a revision surgery. Good luck on your journey.

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RedStorm    139

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Yes the floro was very easy. She had to have me move to my side after she tries to move it while I was on my back, but one stick and I was done. Think I will make apts and get it filled this way going forward vs being poked so many times at my doctors office.

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Kitt3000    757

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Yeah! Happy outcome! Love it!

With 2cc instead of the .5, you should reach restriction a little quicker?

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